Ricoh Wg4 User Manual

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This camera is equipped with an electronic level for detecting whether the camera 
is level.
When [Electronic Level] is set to O (On) in the [ A Rec. Mode] menu, the 
electronic level can be displayed, and y ou can check how level the camera is 
(p.108).
The horizontal bar scale shows a tilt to the left or right (horizontal tilt) and the 
vertical bar scale shows a tilt upward or downward (vertical tilt).
The number of increments on the scales and the color of bar scale show the 
camera angle.
Display examples:
Electronic Level
Horizontally and vertically level (green) Tilted 1° to the right (yellow)
Vertically level (green)
Horizontally level (green) Tilted 2.5° up (red) Outside horizontal level display (red)
Outside vertical level display (red)
• If the camera angle cannot be detected, both ends and the center of the bar  scale flash red.
• The displayed angle on the electronic level is only a guide. There is no 
guarantee that the display is accurate. 
						

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Sub-display Indicator 
(RICOH WG-4 GPS Only)
When the camera is turned off, information such as the current time and air 
pressure is displayed on the sub-display on the cameras front side.
* 2 changes depending on [Pressure Sensor] settings in [W Setting] menu 
(p.189).
1
Current time
2 Height/air pressure
• The sub-display’s back light turns on for five seconds when the shutter 
release button is pressed fully.
• You can change the display items by pressing the zoom button. The items  are switched as follows each time the zoom button right is pressed:
Current time  → current time + height  →current time + air pressure
Press the zoom button left to change the items in the opposite order. 
Nothing is displayed at 2 when [Of f] is selected for [Pressure Sensor].
• The height that can be displayed on the sub-display is between -300 to 
4000 meters when [Not underwater] is selected for [Camera Location]. 
When the height reaches -300 or 4000 meters, the height value on the sub-
display blinks.
The displayed value is between -15 to 0 meters when [Underwater] is 
selected (“d” is displayed instead of “-” on the sub-display). When the water 
depth reaches -15 meters, the water depth value on the sub-display blinks.
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Attaching the Carabiner Strap
Attach the carabiner strap supplied with the camera.
1Pass the end of the strap through the strap lug on the camera.
2Fix the end of the strap to the stopper.
Protective rubber ringThe carabiner has rubber rings to prevent damage to the display. These rubber rings 
cushion the impact when the carabiner hits the display.
Be sure to adjust the positions of the rubber rings as shown in the figure below for the 
best results before using the carabiner strap. 
						

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Powering the Camera
Use the rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI92 that is provided with the camera.
1Slide the battery cover lock as indicated by  1, and release the 
lock.
2Slide the release latch as indicated by  2, and open the battery 
cover towards  3.
3Using the side of the battery to push the battery lock lever in 
the direction of  4, insert the battery with the PENTAX logo 
pointing toward the lens.
Push the battery in until it is locked in place.
4Close the battery cover, and slide the release latch in the 
opposite direction indicated by  2.
Make sure that the yellow indicator cannot be seen and the cover is completely 
closed.
Installing the Battery
If the battery is incorrectly oriented, malfunction may result.
Battery cover lock Battery lock lever
Battery cover Battery
Release latch 
						

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5Slide the battery cover lock in the opposite direction indicated 
by 1.
Make sure that the yellow indicator cannot be seen and the cover is completely 
locked.
1Open the battery cover.
2Push the battery lock lever towards 4 .The battery will be ejected. Take care not to drop the battery when removing it.
Removing the Battery
• Do not use excessive force when opening and closing the battery cover 
because the waterproof seal may peel off. If the seal is not in the correct 
position, the camera will not be waterproof.
• If the battery cover is not locked securely, water, sand, or dirt may get into  the camera.
• This camera uses a rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI92. Use of any  other type of battery may damage the camera and cause malfunction.
• Insert the battery correctly. If the battery is incorrectly oriented, malfunction 
may result.
• Do not remove the battery while the camera is turned on.
• When storing the battery for more than 6 months, charge the battery for 30  minutes using the power adapter and store the battery separately.
Be sure to recharge the battery every 6 to 12 months. Storing the battery 
below room temperature is ideal. Avoi d storing it in high temperatures.
• The date and time may be returned to the default settings if the camera is  left without the battery for a long time.
• Be careful as the camera or the battery may become hot when the camera  is used continuously for a long period of time.
• Allow the camera to dry completely before changing the battery. Avoid  changing the battery where the camera is likely to get wet or dirty, and 
make sure that your hands are dry. 
						

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Connect the supplied power adapter (D-PA135) to the camera and charge the 
battery before using it for the first time or after a long period of non-use, or when 
the [Battery depleted] message appears.
1Make sure that the camera is turned off and open the battery 
cover.
2Connect the USB cable to the power adapter.
3Connect the USB cable to the camera.
4Plug the power adapter into the power outlet. The power lamp blinks while charging.
When charging is finished, the power lamp turns off.
The battery cover will not close while charging. Leave the cover open when 
charging and do not attempt to close it.
5Unplug the power adapter from the power outlet when 
charging is finished.
6Remove the USB cable from the camera.
7Close the battery cover.
Charging the Battery
1
2USB cable
Power adapter
3
To power outlet
Power lamp
While charging: Blinks
Charging finished: Turns off 
						

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• Image Storage Capacity, Movie Recording Time, and Playback Time(at 23°C (73.4°F) with the display on and the battery fully charged)
*1 The image storage capacity shows the approximate number of shots recorded  during CIPA-compliant testing (at 23°C (73.4°F) with display on and flash used 
for 50% of the shots). Actual performance may vary according to operating 
conditions.
*2 According to the results of in-house testing.
• Do not charge batteries other than the rechargeable lithium-ion battery D- LI92 using the supplied power adapter (D-PA135). Doing otherwise may 
cause damage or overheating.
• The battery has reached the end of its service life when it starts to run down 
soon after being charged. Replace it with a new battery.
• If the camera is connected to the power outlet but the charging indicator  fails to light, the battery may be faulty. Replace it with a new battery.
• When charging the battery, you cannot set the camera upright on the table  because the USB cable comes out of the bottom of the camera.
• Do not use excessive force when sliding the battery cover open and closed 
because the waterproof seal may peel off. If the seal is not in the correct 
position, the camera will not be waterproof.
• The time required to fully charge the battery is about 180 minutes (max.). (The charging time may vary depending on the ambient temperature and 
charging conditions.) The appropriat e ambient temperature for charging 
the battery is 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F).
•
You cannot turn on the camera while it is charging.
Image Storage Capacity*1
(flash used for 50% of shots)Movie Recording Time*2Playback Time*2
Approx. 240 pictures Approx. 65 min. Approx. 200 min.
• Battery performance may deteriorate as temperature decreases. When 
using the camera in cold regions, we recommend carrying a spare battery 
in your pocket to keep it warm. Battery performance will recover when the 
temperature returns to normal.
• If [GPS On/Off] of the [GPS] settings is set to [On], the camera performs  GPS positioning regularly even while the camera power is off, which 
reduces the battery life.
• Using the cameras pressure sensor to determine the current air pressure  and height reduces the batterys life.
• Be sure to take a spare battery with you when traveling abroad or to a cold  region, or if you intend to take a lot of pictures. 
						

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• Battery Level Indicator
You can check the battery level by the indicator on the display.
Screen DisplayBattery Status
(green) Adequate power remains.
(green) Battery is running low.
(yellow) Battery is running very low.
(red) Battery is exhausted.
[Battery depleted] The camera will turn off after this message appears. 
						

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Use of the optional AC adapter kit (K-AC117) is recommended if you intend to use 
the camera for a long time or connect it to a computer.
Note: AC plug cord “Listed, Type SPT-2 or NISPT-2, 18/2 flexible cord, rated 125 
V, 7A, minimum 6 ft. (1.8 m)”
1Make sure that the camera is turned off and open the battery 
cover.
2Remove the Battery.
Refer to p.32 - p.33 on how to open the battery cover and remove the battery.
3Insert the DC coupler.Using the side of the DC coupler to push the battery lock lever, insert the DC 
coupler. Confirm that the DC coupler is locked in place.
The battery cover will not close while the DC coupler is inserted. Leave the cover 
open when using the AC adapter and do not attempt to close it.
4Connect the DC terminal of the AC adapter to the DC terminal 
of the DC coupler.
5Connect the AC plug cord to the AC adapter.
6Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet.
Using the AC Adapter
DC terminal
3
1
6
5
DC coupler
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• Make sure that the camera is turned off before connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter.
• Make sure that the AC plug cord and the DC terminal connecting the AC  adapter to the camera are inserted securely. Data may be lost if either 
becomes disconnected while the data is being recorded on the SD Memory 
Card or in the built-in memory.
• Use the AC adapter with due care to avoid fire or electric shock.
Be sure to read “About the Power Adapter and the AC Adapter” (p.3) before 
using the AC adapter.
• Be sure to read the operation manual accompanying the AC adapter kit K- AC117 before using the adapter.
• When connecting the AC adapter, you cannot set the camera upright on the  table because the cord from the DC coupler comes out of the bottom of the 
camera.
• Do not use excessive force when sliding the battery cover open and closed  because the waterproof seal may peel off. If the seal is not in the correct 
position, the camera will not be waterproof.